Maintenance Engineer - Orkney

Cooke Aquaculture Scotland Ltd.; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aquaculture is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for their Orkney facility. This hands-on role involves maintaining electrical and mechanical systems, with opportunities for continuous improvement and participation in new investment projects. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience and qualifications, contributing to a collaborative team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Discretionary annual bonus

Company pension

Life insurance 4x salary

Career development opportunities

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Electrical installation or maintenance experience required.
• Experience with automated machinery is essential.
• Welding, fabrication, and refrigeration knowledge are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance electrical and mechanical systems.
• Participate in factory improvement activities.
• Take ownership of equipment areas and support investment projects.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Health and safety knowledge

Self-starter

Education

Completed modern or trade apprenticeship

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Orkney Packing Station

VACANCY

Maintenance Engineer

LOCATION

Processing Factory, Orkney

CLOSING DATE

THE COMPANY

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Australia. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.

Cooke Scotland is committed to responsible and sustainable production and the delivery of high-quality products through a number of accreditations.

THE ROLE

Are you an experienced engineer looking for a role where your skills truly matter? This is your chance to be part of a small, dedicated team that keeps our factory running smoothly and drives continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone hands-on, proactive, and passionate about engineering to help us maintain and enhance our electrical and mechanical systems. No two days are the same - you will tackle everything from breakdowns and fault-finding to supporting exciting new investment projects.

Youwill participate in factory improvement activities by working closelywith both engineering and production colleagues, taking ownership ofequipment areas for evaluation and contribute to our projectsfrom initial design to commissioning.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Electrical installation or maintenance experience
• Automated machinery experience
• Welding, fabrication, pipework: stainless tig experience would be an advantage
• Refrigeration/ice machine experience: cat 1 f-gas would be an advantage
  
• General building fabric maintenance

However, all candidates with an electrical or mechanical background will be considered.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Be a good team player and have the ability to work independently when required
• Inter-personal and excellent communication skills
• Have completed a modern or trade apprenticeship in a relevant field
• Have excellent knowledge of health and safety requirements
• Be a self-starter, and be able to follow instructions
• Full UK driving licence.

The successful candidate will be provided with a Company van.

THE TERMS

In return for your commitment, hard work and dedication we offer excellent terms and conditions, including competitive salary, overtime, discretionary annual bonus, company pension, life insurance 4 x salary, long service recognition, career development opportunities, regular job-related training, apprenticeships, great team morale, salary sacrifice schemes, employee assistance programmes when required and a generous holiday entitlement.

APPLY

If you want to be part of a team, open to fresh ideas, with the opportunity to help energise the corporate brand and profile of one of Scotland's leading Aquaculture Companies, we’d love to hear from you.

If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please click “Apply for This Job” by 25 June 2025. Please note that suitable candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis, which may affect the closing date of this vacancy.

Maintenance Engineer - Orkney Packing Station